String Orchestra
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Cinema Paradiso
One of Morricone’s most beloved film themes, Cinema Paradiso has been recorded and performed by many notable artists, including Ithzak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma. Let your players and audiences enjoy some of the most engaging film music of our time with this superb new arrangement for mature string ensemble by Bob Krogstad.SKU: HL4491111 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
City of Stars (from La La Land)
As performed by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, City of Stars has captured every major award, including the Oscar® for Best Song. Its simple jazz-inflected style is easy to perform with this skilled version for string ensemble from James Kazik.SKU: HL4491980 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Civil War Echoes
As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call “Taps” originated during the Civil War and is used here, both at the beginning of the piece and incorporated again at the end. The tender ballad Tenting on the Old Campground provides lyric contrast, before the piece closes with the rousing spiritual Free at Last.SKU: HL4491523 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Clinch Mountain Backstep
This Appalachian fiddle and dance tune is standard repertoire in the world of bluegrass, with versions by all bluegrass luminaries, and most famously by the Stanley Brothers. The B section features the distinctive and delightful “backstep” an extra beat that accompanies the unique, traditional dance.SKU: HL4491652 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Clocks
Another great pop hit that’s just right for strings! Just like Viva la Vida, Coldplay’s mega-hit has great appeal to student players with its infectious riffs and energetic drive. Robert’s arrangement captures the groove perfectly for string ensembles who want to learn and perform contemporary airplay songs.SKU: HL4626449 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Cold Frosty Morning
An American classic fiddle tune and standard repertoire in the world of bluegrass, Cold Frosty Morning is transformed into an energy-filled showpiece for strings with this clever setting by Larry Moore. Play it for the winter season and holidays, or on any program that needs a pickin’-grinnin’ audience pleaser.SKU: HL4491926 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3
Con Te Partiro
Andrea Bocelli’s signature song has become an international hit and has great appeal with all audiences. Your string orchestra will enjoy Ted Ricketts’ arrangement that captures the emotion and musical sensitivity of this memorable song.SKU: HL4490344 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Concertino For Strings
Composer John Cacavas brings us this impressive new original work for strings that’s designed for festival and contest use. A bold, rhythmic theme with contemporary harmonies is contrasted with a lyric middle section, followed by a return to the opening strains. As always, John’s attractive music has interesting parts for all players, giving it great appeal for directors who seek quality literature.SKU: HL4490531 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Concerto for Three
Taken from Concerto Grosso, Op. 3 (also known as L’estro Armonico, “Harmony of the Soul”) this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players (two violins and one viola) as a soli group accompanied by the larger string orchestra. A great opportunity to perform a distinctive Baroque work in a setting that’s refreshingly different than the standard string orchestra format. Dur: 2:30SKU: HL4490759 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Concerto for Triangle
Here’s a unique way to add some fun to your program. Staged with a “featured” player, this piece unfolds with numerous “missed” opportunities for the triangle soloist (maybe a local celebrity, like the principal, mayor, or a special teacher), and culminates with a big finish – concerto style.SKU: HL4490995 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Concerto in D Minor (Movement 1)
One of the all-time favorites in string pedogogy literature, here is the “Bach Double” superbly arranged for string ensemble, retaining the original violin parts and now supported by well-scored ensemble parts (with optional keyboard). Larry Moore’s arrangement is a welcome edition for today’s string ensembles.SKU: HL4490144 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Country Dance (Ländlicher Tanz)
The ländler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethoven that uses just quarter note rhythms and basic dynamic changes.SKU: HL4491023 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Crosscurrent
Crosscurrent has all the elements for success with younger players. Set in E minor with bold melody and lots of rhythmic drive, it’s a style that students love to play. A cutting edge number to add fun and balance to your string ensemble repertoire. Dur: 2:20SKU: HL4490829 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3
Dance Noel (Il Est Ne)
Well known for his fresh settings for holiday works for strings, John Leavitt once again provides a new sound and sense to a familiar tune. The tuneful “Il Est Né” is charming in this new treatment for string orchestra, enhanced with tasteful, simple percussion (opt.) Dur: 1:40SKU: HL4491354 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Dance of the Hours
As heard in the Disney classic Fantasia where it served as accompaniment for ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators, Dance of the Hours continues as a staple of the of light classical repertoire taken from both opera and ballet. Now available in this superb, accessible version from string orchestra by Robert Longfield.SKU: HL4491440 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Dance Rhythmico
Music educator and composer Jeff Frizzi brings us this new movement for strings that features bold diatonic themes, easy syncopation, and well-scored interesting parts for all sections. Ideal for developing orchestras program and contest use.SKU: HL4491199 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Danse Bacchanale
One of opera’s most famous scenes is now available in this skilled adaption for strings, with the powerful tribal dance scene from Samson and Delila. After opening with an evocative violin solo, the tension-filled movement accelerates to a brilliant finish, depicting the drama surrounding Samson’s destruction of the temple and his enemies.SKU: HL4491201 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Danse Macabre (from Symphonic Poem in G minor, Op. 40)
One of Saint-Saëns’ most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachable version can be programmed on a Halloween or light classic program. Dur: 2:00 (Grade 2)SKU: HL4490656 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Danza Final
Now available for strings, Alberto Ginastera’s well-known finale to his Estancia ballet is steeped in South American folk style. The familiar cross rhythms give this “malambo” an infectious feel – a classic work for contest and festival consideration.SKU: HL48030011